A theater guild consists of (P)erformers, (T)echnicians, and (S)upport staff. Representation on the guild is proportional to the number in each group, and the representatives of each group tend to vote in a bloc. A simple majority is required to pass a resolution. Assume there are six performers, five technicians, and three members of the support staff on the guild. List all the coalitions of {P,T,S} and their weights. Which are the winning coalitions?

A theater guild consists of (P)erformers, (T)echnicians, and (S)upport staff. Representation on the guild is proportional to the number in each group, and the representatives of each group tend to vote in a bloc. A simple majority is required to pass a resolution. Assume there are six performers, five technicians, and three members of the support staff on the guild. List all the coalitions of {P,T,S} and their weights. Which are the winning coalitions?

Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)

6th Edition

ISBN:9780134463216

Author:Robert F. Blitzer

Publisher:Robert F. Blitzer

ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...

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